Oysters on the Half Shell

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated November/December 2021

Oysters are diverse, sustainable, increasingly accessible, and festive—and preparing them in your own kitchen is eminently doable.

SERVES 2 or 3

TIME 15 minutes

Oysters on the Half Shell

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

To serve oysters on the half shell the way they'd be served in a restaurant or raw bar, the first step was to crush ice by hand. Filling a heavy-duty zipper-lock bag about three-quarters full with ice; wrapping the bag in a dish towel; and ...

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